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Help for School Bullying and Suicidal Thoughts in Birmingham & the West Midlands.

Inspiring Futures Media, we work to support those experiencing bullying — especially when it leads to emotional distress or thoughts of suicide. Our mission is to provide hope, tools, and real-world support for young people across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

The Impact of Bullying at School

Bullying is more than just name-calling or teasing. It can involve:

  • Physical aggression

  • Verbal abuse or slurs

  • Social exclusion or isolation

  • Online harassment (cyberbullying)

  • Identity-based bullying (race, disability, sexuality, etc.)

When this happens daily, it can lead to serious emotional consequences — including anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts.

In 2023 alone, mental health services across the UK reported a rise in suicide-related cases among school-age children, especially those from minority communities, LGBTQ+ youth, and students facing poverty or trauma.

Understanding Suicidal Thoughts

Having suicidal thoughts doesn’t mean someone wants to die — it often means they want the pain to stop.

Warning signs may include:

  • Talking or writing about death

  • Withdrawing from friends or activities

  • Sudden mood changes

  • Feeling hopeless or trapped

  • Saying things like “no one would care if I was gone”

If you or someone you know is having these thoughts, it’s okay to ask for help. There are safe people and spaces ready to listen and support you — no judgment, no shame.

How We Support Young People

At Inspiring Futures Media, we offer:

Books That Speak to Pain and Healing

Our youth-centred books explore real struggles — bullying, trauma, identity, and recovery — helping readers feel seen and supported.

Creative Campaigns

We create safe-space campaigns in schools, communities, and online to start honest conversations about bullying, mental health, and suicide prevention.

Digital Tools for Wellbeing

Our digital resources help young people build coping skills, reach out for help, and stay connected to safe, trusted adults.

We work in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and across the West Midlands, collaborating with schools, youth workers, and NHS services.

If You’re Struggling, You’re Not Alone

Here are local and national helplines for immediate support:

24/7 Crisis & Suicide Support

  • Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7) or visit www.samaritans.org

  • YoungMinds Text Line: Text YM to 85258 (Free, 24/7 mental health support for young people)

  • Papyrus HOPELINEUK (For under 35s with thoughts of suicide): Call 0800 068 41 41 | Text 07860 039 967

  • NHS Mental Health Helpline (West Midlands): Call 0800 008 6516

Support for Young People in School

LGBTQ+ Youth Support

  • Switchboard LGBTQ+ Helpline: Call 0800 0119 100

  • Birmingham LGBT Centre:www.blgbt.org

Help for Teachers & Caregivers

  • Speak to your school’s safeguarding or wellbeing lead

  • Refer to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) through your GP

  • NSPCC Helpline for Adults Concerned About a Child: Call 0808 800 5000

Final Words: You Matter

If you’re reading this and you’re hurting: You are not a burden. You are not weak. You are not alone.

You deserve to be safe, to feel valued, and to be supported — at school and in life. Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an educator, Inspiring Futures Media is here to walk with you, offering resources that heal, uplift, and empower.

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Inspiring Futures Media.

Mental Health, Resilience & Hope.

Inspiring Futures Media is the creative foundation behind The Cost of Silence®, a powerful movement dedicated to mental health awareness, bullying prevention, suicide support, and emotional healing — through books, campaigns, and connection.

“We create the foundation. The movement gives it meaning. Because the cost of silence is too high — and every voice deserves to be heard.”

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Who We Are?

Inspiring Futures Media is the professional organisation and publishing house that powers campaigns, books, and digital tools to support emotional wellbeing.

At the heart of our work is: The Cost of Silence®

Our registered trademark and emotional movement — dedicated to helping people, especially youth, speak up, get help, and heal.

Everything we do flows through this mission:

"The cost of silence is too high. Let’s give every voice the power to be heard."
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Why Our Mission Matters!

1 in 6 children has a diagnosable mental health condition

  • 1 in 3 young people has experienced cyberbullying

  • Suicide is among the leading causes of death for people under 25

Despite growing awareness, far too many still suffer in silence. Whether it’s emotional pain, bullying, anger, or suicidal thoughts — the silence around these issues is costing us lives.

We created Inspiring Futures Media and The Cost of Silence® to break that silence with real, relatable, life-saving tools.

 The Cost of Silence® doesn’t just affect individuals — it affects families, schools, and entire communities. Our mission is to speak where others stay silent, and to help others do the same.”
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Our Mental Health Support Books.

Explore our collection of books designed to guide, comfort, and empower readers facing emotional challenges.

It’s Okay Not to Be OK

A supportive guide for anyone pretending to be fine. You don’t have to hide your feelings — this book gives you space to be real.

It’s OK to Struggle

You’re not failing. You’re surviving. This book offers honest stories and tools for people facing emotional or mental health struggles.

The Light Within the Darkness

A book of hope — poetry, short reflections, and insights for anyone looking for light in their darkest moments.

🛒 Available now from Inspiring Futures Media.
Perfect for: parents, teens, teachers, therapists, support workers.

“Through powerful publishing and purpose-driven work, we’re turning silence into stories — and stories into change.”
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Our Vision.

  • We envision a world where silence no longer hides pain, and every voice has the power to be heard.

  • At Inspiring Futures Media, we build platforms that publish truth, design with purpose, and deliver powerful stories that change lives. Through our movement, The Cost of Silence®, we give voice to those who’ve been silenced — by fear, by stigma, by struggle.

  • We are working toward a future where:

  • Emotional health is treated with the same urgency as physical health

  • Struggling is understood as part of the human experience — not a weakness

  • Young people feel safe to speak, and parents feel equipped to support them

  • Silence doesn’t isolate — it invites conversation, healing, and change

  • Stories are not just told — they’re used to save lives

"The cost of silence is too high. We’re here to change the narrative — one book, one voice, one future at a time."
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Join the Movement.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, professional, or young person — you are not alone.

Take the first step:

"We don't need perfect words — just honest ones. Join the movement to end the silence."

Inspiring Futures Media is more than a publisher — we are a voice for those who have been silenced. Through books, campaigns, and education, we support mental health, prevent bullying, and guide people from darkness into light.

Because the cost of silence is too high. Let’s break it — together.

Get in Touch

Whether you're reaching out for support, collaboration, book orders, school resources, or just to share your story — we’re listening. Every message matters. Every voice counts.

Email Us

Email us at: info@inspiringfuturesmedia.com

Call Us

Feel free to reach out at 07427 872000 for any questions or support.

Visit Us

Office 1, Izabella House, 24-26 Regent Place, City Centre, Birmingham, B1 3NJ.